Youth career support

A new online magazine has been launched to provide support and resources for young people in military families when they set out in their first job or business venture. Career Pursuit CIC and the Forces Empl...

Childcare explained

We know that the cost of childcare is a big consideration when it comes to families’ schedules and budgets. As childcare is the responsibility of the individual governments in England, Wales, Scotland and Nor...

Employment help for carers

Two military charities have set up an employment service offering one-to-one employment help for adult family members who support or care for members of the armed forces community with health conditions. Res...

There for families in need

Rainbow Trust Children’s Charity provides support to families with a seriously ill child, recognising that family life is profoundly affected during such times, especially when you’re also part of a military ...

Moving to civvy street

Defence Transition Services (DTS) and the Veterans Welfare Service (VWS) offer a range of support to those facing specific challenges leaving the armed forces, including housing information and guidance. They...

Adventure weekends to help family reconnect

The military children’s charity, Little Troopers, has launched a series of free outdoor adventure breaks for forces families to spend quality time together. Coastal bushcraft, kayaking and raft building are ...

Holidays with a difference

Do you have a youngster who fancies a holiday with a difference next summer? The Annington Challenge is for UK-based military youngsters aged 10-19 and is aimed at those who would benefit from an experience p...

Search for military community’s unsung heroes

Nominations are open for the 2025 Soldiering On Awards, marking 15 years of celebrating extraordinary achievements of people in the armed forces community. There are 12 categories covering everything from fa...

SFA housing contractors – who does what?

Providing and looking after thousands of service family homes the length and breadth of the country is the responsibility of four different organisations. The Defence Infrastructure Organisation (DIO) is res...